The tech world has ignited over the last year with a prevalence of patent infringement lawsuits. True, it’s mostly in the mobile world, and for good reason: companies have been filing for patents related to mobile tech for years, but now that the space is not only coming to fruition but poised to be the future of computing, competitors are trying to use every weapon in their arsenal to gain an advantage over the competition… which is why they are testing many doubtlessly frivolous patents.

That was certainly the case when Microsoft decided not too long ago to file a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging that Motorola‘s Android devices infringed upon their patents.

But there’s always another shoe, and now it has dropped: Motorola has turned right around and filed its own complaint against Microsoft, alleging that their Xbox 360 console infringes upon their own patents… and sad to say for Microsoft that the ITC has voted to initiate an investigation.

According to the complaint, Motorola is alleging violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in regards to the import and sale of gaming and entertainment consoles, software and components, Who knew they even had consoles back in 1930?

Motorola’s seeking a cease-and-desist on the sale of all Xbox 360s. Fat chance, but the tables have certainly turned on Microsoft in this patent dispute.